Mark - Volchemy Careers
@volchemy.bsky.social
I help people with their careers.
Vocation + Alchemy = Volchemy
checkout www.volchemy.careers
In-person support and workshops at the Volchemy studio in South Melbourne (Australia) with a bias towards action and a focus on creative, hands-on activities
Vocation + Alchemy = Volchemy
checkout www.volchemy.careers
In-person support and workshops at the Volchemy studio in South Melbourne (Australia) with a bias towards action and a focus on creative, hands-on activities
Pinned
I still like to scribble on walls as part of working through ideas. Sometimes, drawing just works better than talking
Some things are out of our control. Being made redundant is (almost) never your fault. Shout out if you need help - just pay what you can. Sessions opening in January
Career Sounding Board – Recent Redundancy or Termination in Australia (pay what you can)
Use the Career Sounding Board to talk to someone neutral who can help with a bit of perspective on your own career ideas. Full details below.
volchemy.com.au
December 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Some things are out of our control. Being made redundant is (almost) never your fault. Shout out if you need help - just pay what you can. Sessions opening in January
Internship Application Support
Internships can be the gateway to your profession. Help optimise your chances of securing that big break.
Internships can be the gateway to your profession. Help optimise your chances of securing that big break.
Internship Application Support
Internships can be the gateway to your profession. Help optimise your chances of securing that big break.
volchemy.com.au
October 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Internship Application Support
Internships can be the gateway to your profession. Help optimise your chances of securing that big break.
Internships can be the gateway to your profession. Help optimise your chances of securing that big break.
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Career guy here, reminding those on Bluesky who hope to be included in the #rapture to be kind to your colleagues and put your out-of-office on.
It should include:
Dates of absence
Alternative contact
&
Inform senders you will not have access to email during your absence/assention.
Good luck
It should include:
Dates of absence
Alternative contact
&
Inform senders you will not have access to email during your absence/assention.
Good luck
September 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Career guy here, reminding those on Bluesky who hope to be included in the #rapture to be kind to your colleagues and put your out-of-office on.
It should include:
Dates of absence
Alternative contact
&
Inform senders you will not have access to email during your absence/assention.
Good luck
It should include:
Dates of absence
Alternative contact
&
Inform senders you will not have access to email during your absence/assention.
Good luck
Career Sounding Board
This is a career-focused support session that can be a great way to get feedback on your own plans and ideas, get additional support, check in when you may need additional help, or kickstart a career discussion if you aren't sure where to begin.
This is a career-focused support session that can be a great way to get feedback on your own plans and ideas, get additional support, check in when you may need additional help, or kickstart a career discussion if you aren't sure where to begin.
Career Sounding Board
This is a career-focused support session that can be a great way to get feedback on your own plans and ideas, get additional support, check in when you may need additional help, or kickstart a career discussion if you aren't sure where to begin.
volchemy.com.au
September 9, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Career Sounding Board
This is a career-focused support session that can be a great way to get feedback on your own plans and ideas, get additional support, check in when you may need additional help, or kickstart a career discussion if you aren't sure where to begin.
This is a career-focused support session that can be a great way to get feedback on your own plans and ideas, get additional support, check in when you may need additional help, or kickstart a career discussion if you aren't sure where to begin.
yep - follow your dreams is usually garbage advice, this is why ⬇️
August 11, 2025 at 12:28 PM
yep - follow your dreams is usually garbage advice, this is why ⬇️
It's Open Day season!
Whether young and planning or experienced and looking for new challenges, it is a great time of year to get out from behind your screen and hunt for some IRL inspiration.
https://volchemy.com.au/its-opan-day-season-kangan-tafe/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Whether young and planning or experienced and looking for new challenges, it is a great time of year to get out from behind your screen and hunt for some IRL inspiration.
https://volchemy.com.au/its-opan-day-season-kangan-tafe/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
July 28, 2025 at 6:03 AM
It's Open Day season!
Whether young and planning or experienced and looking for new challenges, it is a great time of year to get out from behind your screen and hunt for some IRL inspiration.
https://volchemy.com.au/its-opan-day-season-kangan-tafe/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Whether young and planning or experienced and looking for new challenges, it is a great time of year to get out from behind your screen and hunt for some IRL inspiration.
https://volchemy.com.au/its-opan-day-season-kangan-tafe/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
It's that time of year, the free Melbourne Career Expo is on this week, Friday 25 July to Sunday 27 July!
Alongside the goodies and career info to collect, I'm volunteering Sunday, 27th of July, for a…
https://volchemy.com.au/free-melbourne-career-expo/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Alongside the goodies and career info to collect, I'm volunteering Sunday, 27th of July, for a…
https://volchemy.com.au/free-melbourne-career-expo/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
July 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
It's that time of year, the free Melbourne Career Expo is on this week, Friday 25 July to Sunday 27 July!
Alongside the goodies and career info to collect, I'm volunteering Sunday, 27th of July, for a…
https://volchemy.com.au/free-melbourne-career-expo/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Alongside the goodies and career info to collect, I'm volunteering Sunday, 27th of July, for a…
https://volchemy.com.au/free-melbourne-career-expo/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
It isn't alway about changing careers. Sometimes you just need a little more help to build the skills and confidence to compete in you current industry. We've all seen it, the less deserving candidate secures the role you want because they've performed better in an interview, but not in their…
Career Progression Activators – 3 Session package
It isn't alway about changing careers. We've all seen it: the less deserving candidate secures the role you want because they've performed better in an interview or elsewhere in the application process, but they don't outperform you in their actual role. Don't miss out, this is the package to help.
volchemy.com.au
July 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It isn't alway about changing careers. Sometimes you just need a little more help to build the skills and confidence to compete in you current industry. We've all seen it, the less deserving candidate secures the role you want because they've performed better in an interview, but not in their…
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Do you need to move to think?
I am also one of those people, I move to think. My approach isn't for everyone; this isn't a one-size-fits-all type of job. My style is for people who want to take a…
https://volchemy.com.au/do-you-have-to-move-to-think/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
I am also one of those people, I move to think. My approach isn't for everyone; this isn't a one-size-fits-all type of job. My style is for people who want to take a…
https://volchemy.com.au/do-you-have-to-move-to-think/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
July 19, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Do you need to move to think?
I am also one of those people, I move to think. My approach isn't for everyone; this isn't a one-size-fits-all type of job. My style is for people who want to take a…
https://volchemy.com.au/do-you-have-to-move-to-think/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
I am also one of those people, I move to think. My approach isn't for everyone; this isn't a one-size-fits-all type of job. My style is for people who want to take a…
https://volchemy.com.au/do-you-have-to-move-to-think/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
Personal Branding – individual workshop series
Don't get overlooked for the next opportunity - develop a clear personal brand
Don't get overlooked for the next opportunity - develop a clear personal brand
Personal Branding – individual workshop series
Don't get overlooked for the next opportunity - develop a clear personal brand
volchemy.com.au
July 18, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Personal Branding – individual workshop series
Don't get overlooked for the next opportunity - develop a clear personal brand
Don't get overlooked for the next opportunity - develop a clear personal brand
I know this is meant to be a funny meme, but being proud of what you produce matters.
It's one of the reasons most of us feel crap in our jobs. Even when we're kicking goals, we still rarely have this feeling after completing a task👇
#careergoals #careermemes #career
It's one of the reasons most of us feel crap in our jobs. Even when we're kicking goals, we still rarely have this feeling after completing a task👇
#careergoals #careermemes #career
July 17, 2025 at 6:42 AM
I know this is meant to be a funny meme, but being proud of what you produce matters.
It's one of the reasons most of us feel crap in our jobs. Even when we're kicking goals, we still rarely have this feeling after completing a task👇
#careergoals #careermemes #career
It's one of the reasons most of us feel crap in our jobs. Even when we're kicking goals, we still rarely have this feeling after completing a task👇
#careergoals #careermemes #career
the world needs more career memes 😄
July 17, 2025 at 6:27 AM
the world needs more career memes 😄
Getting started with you first job? The Fair Word Ombudsman are holding a short (45 minutes) webinar on essential workplace rights and entitlements.
https://volchemy.com.au/starting-out-with-your-first-job-in-australia/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
https://volchemy.com.au/starting-out-with-your-first-job-in-australia/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
July 16, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Getting started with you first job? The Fair Word Ombudsman are holding a short (45 minutes) webinar on essential workplace rights and entitlements.
https://volchemy.com.au/starting-out-with-your-first-job-in-australia/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
https://volchemy.com.au/starting-out-with-your-first-job-in-australia/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=jetpack_social
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I'm having a little launch party at my #Melbourne studio.
All welcome, check the invite attached and the RSVP link below
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All welcome, check the invite attached and the RSVP link below
calendly.com/mark_cowell-...
July 2, 2025 at 1:26 AM
I'm having a little launch party at my #Melbourne studio.
All welcome, check the invite attached and the RSVP link below
calendly.com/mark_cowell-...
All welcome, check the invite attached and the RSVP link below
calendly.com/mark_cowell-...
New books in stock!
These are books with ideas that I use everyday with participants and collaborastors that help improve you thinking and your career. While nat a 'how to' career book, this will definitely improve your decision making and ability to navigate the world in its current chaotic…
These are books with ideas that I use everyday with participants and collaborastors that help improve you thinking and your career. While nat a 'how to' career book, this will definitely improve your decision making and ability to navigate the world in its current chaotic…
Thinking, Fast and Slow
This book reveals how our minds are tripped up by error and prejudice (even when we think we are being logical), and gives you practical techniques for slower, smarter thinking, enabling you to make better decisions at work, at home, and in everything you do.
volchemy.com.au
June 9, 2025 at 2:45 AM
New books in stock!
These are books with ideas that I use everyday with participants and collaborastors that help improve you thinking and your career. While nat a 'how to' career book, this will definitely improve your decision making and ability to navigate the world in its current chaotic…
These are books with ideas that I use everyday with participants and collaborastors that help improve you thinking and your career. While nat a 'how to' career book, this will definitely improve your decision making and ability to navigate the world in its current chaotic…
Most of us are a bit shit at self reflection. We make horrible decisions affecting our lif and career, because we don't know ourselves as well as we should. BUT, what if that wasn't the case?
The Book Of Me
An engaging guided journal for developing childrens understanding of themselves and their emotions
volchemy.com.au
June 7, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Most of us are a bit shit at self reflection. We make horrible decisions affecting our lif and career, because we don't know ourselves as well as we should. BUT, what if that wasn't the case?
Drawing as Therapy
One of the difficulties with how our minds work is that we often cannot quite clearly see or know what is inside us - drawing helps!
One of the difficulties with how our minds work is that we often cannot quite clearly see or know what is inside us - drawing helps!
Drawing as Therapy
One of the difficulties with how our minds work is that we often cannot quite clearly see or know what is inside us - drawing helps!
volchemy.com.au
June 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Drawing as Therapy
One of the difficulties with how our minds work is that we often cannot quite clearly see or know what is inside us - drawing helps!
One of the difficulties with how our minds work is that we often cannot quite clearly see or know what is inside us - drawing helps!
I still like to scribble on walls as part of working through ideas. Sometimes, drawing just works better than talking
May 25, 2025 at 1:50 PM
I still like to scribble on walls as part of working through ideas. Sometimes, drawing just works better than talking
Sometimes you need more than a change of job.
If you are looking for a bigger change - don't be afraid, support is available.
Career Changers - Comprehensive Premium Package
If you are looking for a bigger change - don't be afraid, support is available.
Career Changers - Comprehensive Premium Package
Career Changers – Comprehensive Premium Package
Access the expertise needed to tackle a career change. 5 unique career change sessions to help you move from 'I'm stuck' to 'I'm ready!' Check out the full description below.
volchemy.com.au
April 22, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Sometimes you need more than a change of job.
If you are looking for a bigger change - don't be afraid, support is available.
Career Changers - Comprehensive Premium Package
If you are looking for a bigger change - don't be afraid, support is available.
Career Changers - Comprehensive Premium Package
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Career Kickstart – Young Adults
Channel your youthful energy into something you actually want to be doing! Kickstart your career.
Channel your youthful energy into something you actually want to be doing! Kickstart your career.
Career Kickstart – Young Adults
Channel your youthful energy into something you actually want to be doing! Kickstart your career.
volchemy.com.au
April 16, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Career Kickstart – Young Adults
Channel your youthful energy into something you actually want to be doing! Kickstart your career.
Channel your youthful energy into something you actually want to be doing! Kickstart your career.